ScienceInsights

A 6.3% A1C is considered well-controlled for most diabetics, but whether it's right for you depends on your health history and risk of low blood sugar.

From birth control options to STI prevention and PrEP, here's what you need to know to have sex without a condom as safely as possible.

A swollen, painful foot can mean many things, from gout and stress fractures to blood clots. Learn what's likely causing yours and when to seek care.

Implantation bleeding usually lasts 1–3 days. Learn what it looks like, how to tell it apart from your period, and when to take a pregnancy test.

Learn how to recognize ovulation through cervical mucus, body temperature, OPKs, and other signs—and why combining methods gives the clearest picture.

Scrotal herpes can look different at each stage and is easy to confuse with ingrown hairs or other sores. Here's how to tell them apart and what to do next.

Practical, science-backed steps to calm high anxiety in the moment, from controlled breathing and cold water to movement and muscle relaxation.

ED can sometimes be reversed, but it depends on the cause. Learn which treatments come closest to a cure and what realistic outcomes look like.

Hitting 100 grams of protein without meat is doable with the right foods and a bit of planning. Here's how to make it work daily.

From early blood tests to ultrasound, here's what actually works for finding out your baby's sex and when you can do it.